[ajug-members] Learning Java EE...what is best book?

[Parna Hiram]

Guys,

As you know, I'm trying to bootstrap myself on Java EE technologies. I'd
like a book that covers the whole landscape (as much as possible).

So far, I'm looking at:

The Java EE 5 Tutorial (
http://www.amazon.com/Java-TM-EE-Tutorial-3rd/dp/0321490290/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-4007934-2381417?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176912588&sr=1-1
)
Expert One-on-One J2EE Design and Development (Programmer to Programmer) (
http://www.amazon.com/Expert-One-Design-Development-Programmer/dp/0764543857/ref=cm_syf_dtl_top_1_rdssss0/103-4007934-2381417/103-4007934-2381417
)

The tutorial looks to cover it all but is HUGE. And, having experience with
other Sun printed manuals, I'm a little wary. They're not the most flowing
docs, as I believe they're designed for web consumption.

The Rod Johnson book has received rave reviews but was published in 2002. I
suppose much has changed since then. Still, it appears to be deemed a
classic, and I wonder if it would cover all the basics enough to grow from
there and understand more recent changes.

Where would/did you begin? Is there a book I'm missing that would be better?
Any recommendations would be appreciated tremendously.

Regards,
Parna
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